Titanic Didn’t Sink Because of an Iceberg – ‘Rogue’ Wave Threat Revealed!
According to an interesting article published by the Express United Kingdom, cruise ships are guided by experienced captains, with the majority of journeys proving successful.
Yet they sometimes encounter natural dangers at sea which cannot...
Port of Corpus Christi Begins $380 Million Project to Deepen Ship Channel
According to an article published by Chron, the Port of Corpus Christi has started work on a $380 million project to deepen and widen its ship channel to allow for two-way supertanker traffic.
Work flagged...
Boxship Explosion and Fire Disaster Puts 133 People in Hospital
According to an article published in Benzinga, an explosion and fire that tore through a berthed container ship at the weekend caused 133 people to be hospitalized.
What happened?
A fire broke out on a box...
OPEC Says Gulf Region Needs Peace and Stability to Ensure Flow of Oil Supplies
According to an article published by All India Radio, the organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has said the Gulf region needs more peace and stability to ensure the flow of oil supplies.
Increased...
Team Tankers International To Recruit More Ships That Utilizes Skeletope® Hull Coatings
Bermudan tanker proprietor and administrator Team Tankers International has submitted four extra ships.
This ensures the utilization of the security of the counter barnacle dynamic operator Selektope®.
After recognizing the fouling anticipation execution...
Singapore Bunker Premiums Needs a Demand Shake-up To Recover
A shake-up in demand is needed for premiums to recover in the Singapore bunker market, which has seen tepid uptake and ample supply since mid-February, reports Platts.
Bunker Market Down Since February
"The market has not...
IMO To Discuss Bunker Licensing Scheme in April: IBIA
According to a Platts report, the aspects relating to a proposal to the International Maritime Organization for a licensing scheme for bunker suppliers will likely be discussed further next year as pressure mounts from...
MEPC Advises on Scrubbers Malfunctioning
The Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) agreed on guidance for a malfunctioning scrubber at a meeting in London earlier this month, reports BIMCO.
Switch to compliant fuel?
If the Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS) fails, and...
Sail Ships Revived To Combat Maritime Pollution
About 90% of all goods exported around the world cross the oceans on ships, that account for GHG and sulfur dioxide emissions and fine particulate matter.
Study reveals maritime transport cause 60,000 premature...
Container Shipping’s Debt Dilemma Exposed
IFRS 16 rule a significant change from the previous rules IAS 17, requires lessees to capitalise all leases, except for short-term leases and those of low-value assets.
Under IFRS 16, operating leases are...